IN THE at-risk southern region of Bangladesh, fierce winds and rising rivers cause more than just home and farmland damage. Climate change, poverty, and social disintegration are quietly increasing crime, a worrying trend that is often overlooked. Policy responses prioritise rescue, relief, and infrastructure repair, but climate change-induced criminality is neglected...
Greenland鈥檚 ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution said in a report Wednesday.
On a small farm in India鈥檚 Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change adviser, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, on Saturday urged young people to work collectively to address the risks posed by climate change in the country...
TotalEnergies will face a Paris civil court in June over allegations it made false advertisements about its climate pledges鈥攁n unprecedented case in France against a major fossil fuel company, activists said Friday...
FOR over a decade, the government under Sheikh Hasina has presided over the steady erosion of Bangladesh鈥檚 education system. An overreliance on rote learning, at the expense of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, has left students ill-equipped for real-world challenges. The exam-oriented culture, fixated on standardised testing, offers little room for...
GLOBAL warming presents a critical global challenge and its consequences are particularly stark for countries like Bangladesh. Since the industrial revolution, the intensified use of fossil fuels has led to a sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, the earth鈥檚 average temperature has continued to increase, triggering wide-ranging environmental disruptions. While...
WHEN a village is swept away by floods in Bangladesh, the global north praises the survivors鈥� 鈥榬esilience鈥�. But is resilience a badge of honour 鈥� or a painful coping mechanism in a world rigged against the poor?...
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said Tuesday.
The Centre for Higher Studies and Research of Bangladesh University of Professionals organised a seminar, sheding light on the growing health risks due to climate change in the coastal regions of the country, at the BUP in Dhaka on Sunday...
Bangladesh chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle climate and urban challenges, and urged nations to harness youth potential and innovations to shape a sustainable future...
WITH the passage of time, concern prevails over the degradation of the earth in the form of global warming before unlocking its full potential for human welfare. Global warming leading to climate change severely affects humanity and other biological and non-biological components of the ecosystems. The prime cause of global warming is exceptionally high...
angladesh finds itself navigating a delicate balance between rapid economic development and urgent climate action. As the world鈥檚 seventh most climate-vulnerable nation, the country contributes a modest 0.4 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet its domestic emissions are growing at an alarming 5.6 per cent annual rate. This increase stems from the twin...
Germany will provide Euro 52.5 million to Bangladesh for its endeavour on climate change adaption...
An international training workshop aimed at enhancing the application and capacity of earth remote sensing technologies for climate adaptation and disaster management in South Asia began in Dhaka on Saturday.
Young climate activists gathered in the capital on Friday calling for an urgent revision of the country鈥檚 Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan.
An overwhelming majority of the diseases in Bangladesh 鈥� 91 per cent 鈥� are linked to climate-related factors, with women and children being the most vulnerable, according to a study published last month by the Health Service Division鈥檚 Climate Change and Health Promotion Unit.
IN AN era of unprecedented global challenges 鈥� from climate change and pandemics to conflict and displacement 鈥� the need for effective and sustainable development and humanitarian aid has never been greater. Yet, traditional approaches to aid delivery, often dominated by international actors, have frequently fallen short of addressing the root causes of...
AS THE global community continues to grapple with the escalating effects of climate change, international platforms such as the Conference of the Parties remain significant arenas where world leaders, academics and practitioners convene to discuss commitments, review progress and reaffirm pledges toward climate justice. These forums, particularly since the adoption...
THE world economy is going through a turbulent spell. But alongside rising inflation, geopolitical instability and tightening global credit, there is another worrying trend taking shape 鈥� a rather indiscreet and ill-judged withdrawal from climate financing. For countries like Bangladesh, among the most climate-vulnerable in the world, this shift is not merely disappointing; it...
NATURE-BASED solutions have gained significant attention recently to address environmental degradation, water and food insecurity, natural disasters, and climate crises. The concept of NbS stems from the ecosystem approach. In 2016, the European Commission defined NbS as 鈥榥ature-inspired and nature-supported solutions.鈥� These solutions encompass actions aimed...
A SHARP increase in the number of bank accounts having deposits exceeding Tk 1 crore in the last quarter of 2024 brings a number of issues and concerns to the fore. As Bangladesh Bank data show, the number of such accounts rose by 4,954 in the quarter, reaching 122,081 from 117,127 in September. While the rise indicates the restoration...
CLIMATE justice is more than just reducing carbon emissions or promoting clean energy. It is about recognising how climate change affects different communities in unequal ways. It demands fair solutions that consider the needs of those who suffer the most. Among them, women 鈥� especially in low-income and marginalised communities 鈥� are facing the harshest...
Debapriya Bhattacharya, convenor of the Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, on Tuesday called for creating a favourable business environment for the private sector to adopt a sustainable business model...
The closing ceremony of a three-day conference with special focus on water and ecosystem conservation for climate resilience has recently been concluded at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific in Dhaka...
One of the most pressing challenges humanity faces today is climate change, a force that impacts almost every aspect of life. Bangladesh, sitting at the frontline of this crisis, is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. The growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events 鈥� ranging...
Nations failed to break a deadlock over the timing of the UN鈥檚 next blockbuster assessment of climate change science after a marathon meeting in China that US envoys skipped.
More than half a million people in Afghanistan were displaced due to climate disasters in 2024, the International Organisation for Migration said in a country report published on Tuesday.
IN THE fight against climate change, corporations are no longer bystanders but major players 鈥� with their actions determining the fate of our planet. With their expansive operations and influence, multinational giants exert unparalleled power to shape the planet鈥檚 future. While their ambitious net-zero pledges and glossy sustainability reports paint an optimistic...
The state-run Bangladesh Betar will celebrate World Radio Day 2025 with various programmes in Dhaka tomorrow...